Necklaces

Here’s a fun project that lets you combine two styles into one versatile and creative style. Let’s get started!
Round up your wire cutters and chain-nose pliers. You’ll also need a length of suede cord and a length of chain,…

Sleek and feminine, this vibrant necklace is as colorful as it is creative. I have a feeling you’re up to the challenge of creating it, too. So, let’s get started.
First off, gather what you’ll need — and you’ll need…

Like chain? Here’s an easy project that adds life to ordinary chain.
First, you’ll need to round up chain-nose pliers, wire cutters, jump rings, a lobster clasp, a pendant and two types of chain, preferably one more ornate chain and…

When my mother-in-law told mentioned she is planning a trip to Jamaica, I thought Mother’s Day would be a good opportunity to make her something fun and bright that she would enjoy wearing while there. She loves shells, so I…

This sophisticated necklace and earring set has classic appeal and boasts easy wearable style for those who enjoy more understated accessories. And it’s insanely easy to create!
First things first. Round up some antique gold colored chain, faceted glass beads,…

My mother-in-law, God love her, took well to the idea of beading. But she’d never realized that there is more to beading than just stringing beads on wire. She is a busy lady, who’s always on the move, so when…

Thinking outside the box creatively and trying something new needn’t feel like you’re moving a mountain. I was a bit reluctant to give ribbon a try, but now I’m glad I did.
This necklace is a breeze to make, and…

The beads in this necklace caught my eye because I liked the unique way they moved on the bead strand; I thought it created a look of depth and texture and, with this deep olive color, a look of warmth,…

It’s easy to find inspiration in the emerging beauty of spring, and it’s fun to think of all the colorful creations you can whip up with a little bit of effort and a few materials! Let’s get started on a…

My favorite little bead store, Edybeady’s Bead Shoppe, has such wonderful finds, it’s hard not to be inspired every time you go in! This project is a tribute to Edy, as many of the irresistible beads and crystals in this…

I am a lover of simplicity and also the color green, so it goes without saying that this necklace is a hit for me!
Round up about 15 inches of gold chain (less or more, depending on your preference), a…

I’ve had way more fun assembling a group of rings than I ever thought I would! It may very well be the simplicity of all those rings together that appeals to me. At any rate, it was an entirely satisfying…

If you have an eye for color and a taste for the bold (yet classic!) you’re going to love this necklace.
Round up your usual beading materials: gold beading wire, a gold hook clasp, crimp beads, crimping pliers, chain-nose pliers,…

Spring is in the air with this gorgeous gem and pearl treat!
This necklace idea started with the focal bead that I wanted to create a special piece for. It was especially eye-catching, and I knew only a spectacular supporting…

I know, I know — odd name for this project! It’s actually named for my favorite cousin who has an upcoming birthday later this month. I wanted to make something special for her, and had such fun making this necklace,…

Green is my favorite color, so it’s not hard to imagine why I was drawn to these stones. I was completely inspired by them! This set is easy to create, is subtly classic, but sure to grab attention, too.
Though…

This stylish and colorful three-chain necklace delivers three times the wow, and with a little patience and good bead selection, you’ll be proud to say you made this piece!
To start, you’ll need three different types of silver or gold…

I’ll admit, I’m a bit of a granola sort, so trying something new like a leather cord necklace really appealed to me, as it has an earthy sort of feel. I also wanted to break a few rules by mixing…

While it’s true that making beaded eyeglass holders is much like making a necklace, length is important so that your glasses will rest about mid chest. Lengths will be different for everyone, depending on your size, so measure some beading…

A few years back I bought my mother-in-law a jewelry gift set I thought she might like. Wrong! The set was just too plain for her. Now that I make jewelry, she recently gave the set back to me for…